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A British police officer was shot to death inside a London police station early Friday (NZT night) while detaining a suspect.
Croydon Police Station, London. Source: BBC
London Metropolitan Police said the officer was shot at the Croydon Custody Center in the south of the city at 2.15am local time (1pm Friday).
The 23-year-old detained man also suffered a gunshot wound and is in critical condition at a hospital.
Forensic officers on the scene at the Croydon Custody Center where a police officer was shot in the early hours of Friday. Source: Associated Press
The force said no police weapons were fired.
It is rare for police officers to be shot and killed in the UK, which has strict firearms laws.
In a tweet, London Mayor Sadiq Khan said he was “devastated by this news.”
“My heart goes out to the family of this brave officer, who has paid the highest price to help keep Londoners safe.
“Tragic incidents like this are dire reminders of the dangers our police officers face every day.”
“When a colleague dies in the line of duty, shockwaves and sadness resonate throughout the Met and our communities,” said Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick. “Police are a family, within London and nationally, and we will all deeply regret our colleague.”
A floral tribute left outside the Croydon Custody Center, where a police officer was shot in the early hours of Friday. Source: Associated Press
The force has launched a murder investigation and the independent police watchdog is also investigating.
